Men’s Hoops Celebrates Memorable 2018-19 Campaign at Team Banquet
April 23, 2019 | Men's Basketball
by Matt Dunaway, Associate Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State men's basketball handed out its team awards during the program's annual team awards banquet on Tuesday at Mize Pavilion.
Quinndary Weatherspoon captured most valuable player honors for the third consecutive season, while Aric Holman came away with the coach's award.
Abdul Ado and Nick Weatherspoon were recognized for the second straight season as the program's best defensive players whereas Tyson Carter notched most improved player.
Reggie Perry and Robert Woodard II came away with freshman of the year and most inspirational player accolades, respectively.
Mississippi State posted a 23-11 record last season and secured the program's 11th NCAA Tournament appearance. The Bulldogs have dialed up 48 victories over the last two seasons which is tied for second-most in program history over a two-year span and fourth among SEC schools during that span.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the men's basketball program. Fans also can follow the program on its social media outlets by searching 'HailStateMBK' on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
2018-19 Mississippi State Men's Basketball Team Awards
Best Defensive Player: Abdul Ado and Nick Weatherspoon
Most Inspirational Player: Robert Woodard II
Most Improved Player: Tyson Carter
Freshman of the Year: Reggie Perry
Coach's Award: Aric Holman
Most Valuable Player: Quinndary Weatherspoon
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State men's basketball handed out its team awards during the program's annual team awards banquet on Tuesday at Mize Pavilion.
Quinndary Weatherspoon captured most valuable player honors for the third consecutive season, while Aric Holman came away with the coach's award.
Abdul Ado and Nick Weatherspoon were recognized for the second straight season as the program's best defensive players whereas Tyson Carter notched most improved player.
Reggie Perry and Robert Woodard II came away with freshman of the year and most inspirational player accolades, respectively.
Mississippi State posted a 23-11 record last season and secured the program's 11th NCAA Tournament appearance. The Bulldogs have dialed up 48 victories over the last two seasons which is tied for second-most in program history over a two-year span and fourth among SEC schools during that span.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the men's basketball program. Fans also can follow the program on its social media outlets by searching 'HailStateMBK' on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
2018-19 Mississippi State Men's Basketball Team Awards
Best Defensive Player: Abdul Ado and Nick Weatherspoon
Most Inspirational Player: Robert Woodard II
Most Improved Player: Tyson Carter
Freshman of the Year: Reggie Perry
Coach's Award: Aric Holman
Most Valuable Player: Quinndary Weatherspoon
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